EAP Articles and Resources
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| Topical Areas | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ADD/ADHD | Depression | Healthy Living | Self-Esteem |
| Adoption | Divorce and Separation | Housing | Smoking Cessation |
| Anger Management | Domestic Violence | Humor | Substance Abuse |
| Anxiety | Disaster Relief | Mental Health | Suicide Crisis Lines |
| Cancer Support | Eating Disorders | Legal | Stress |
| Communicating Effectively | Elder Care | Local Hospitals and Clinics (see right side of page) | Trauma |
| Community Counseling Services (see right side of page) | Family Crisis and Emergencies | Parenting | Workplace Stress |
| Crisis Hotlines | Grief and Loss | Rape Crisis | |
ADD/ADHD
Adoption
- AdoptionWorks
- Catholic Charities of Dallas Adoption Program
- My Adoption Agencies - Texas
- National Adoption Foundation (NAF)
- Texas Department of Family and Protective Services - Kinship Care, Permanency, Foster Care, and Adoption
Anger Management
- APA: Controlling Anger Before it Controls You
- How to Manage Your Anger (UTSW EAP resource)
- Kids Health: Kids Dealing with Anger
- Your Anger Response Tracker (UTSW EAP resource)
Anxiety
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
- National Institute of Mental Health - Anxiety Disorders Information and Clinical Trials
- WebMD - Anxiety and Panic Disorders Health Center
Cancer Support
- 4th Angel - Telephone-based Patient and Caregiver Mentoring Program
- American Cancer Society
- Cancer Care
- Cancer Care Services
- Cancer Support Community
- Caring Bridge
- National Cancer Institute
- Peer Support Network
- Simmons Cancer Center Support Services
- Susan G. Komen for the Cure
- Texas Cancer Information - Information on access to cancer care for low-income and uninsured patients
Communicating Effectively
- How to Deal with Difficult Personality Traits (UTSW EAP resource)
- How to Formulate an I-Statement (UTSW EAP resource)
- How to Improve Your Relationship (UTSW EAP resource)
- How to Set Healthy Boundaries (UTSW EAP resource)
- Relationships: Fighting Fair to Resolve Conflict (UTSW EAP resource)
Crisis Hotlines
- National and Community Hotlines (UTSW EAP resource)
Depression
- DepressionHurts Self-Assessment Questionnaire
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
- How to Recognize and Cope with Depression (UTSW EAP resource)
- International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (iFred)
- KidsHealth.org
- Mental Health America Live Your Life Well - Depression Screening
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Postpartum Depression
- WebMD: Depression Health Center
Divorce & Separation
- DivorceCare
- Divorce Support Information and Forums
- How to Cope with Relationship Loss (UTSW EAP resource)
- How to Successfully Co-Parent After Divorce or Separation (UTSW EAP resource)
- Kids Health: Teens Dealing with Divorce
Domestic Violence Resources
- Chetna - Primarily serves South Asian women in the DFW area
- Create a Personal Safety Plan
- Dallas Domestic Violence Resources
- Genesis Women's Shelter
- How to Help a Friend or a Family Member Who is Being Abused (UTSW EAP resource)
- How to Recognize the Signs of an Abusive Relationship (UTSW EAP resource)
- Do You Find Yourself Hurting the Ones You Love? (UTSW EAP resource)
- Mosaic Family Services
- NNEDV: Technology Safety
- Texas Council on Family Violence
- The Family Place
- Parkland Victim Intervention Program/VIP
Disaster Relief/Information & Resources
- American Humane Disaster Relief
- American Red Cross
- FEMA
- Tax Relief in Disaster Situations
- The Salvation Army
- USDA Disaster Assistance
Eating Disorders
- Academy for Eating Disorders
- National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
- National Eating Disorders Association
- UTSW Department of Psychiatry
Elder Care
- AARP.org
- Assisted Living: Before You Sign a Contract
- Eldercare.gov
- Family Caregivers
- Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
- The Senior Source
Family Crisis & Emergency Resources
- Salvation Army: Carr P. Collins Social Service Center
- Catholic Charities
- Central Dallas Ministries
- Community and National Crisis Hotlines (UTSW EAP resource)
- CONTACT Crisis Line
- Dallas Life Foundation
- Lancaster Outreach Center
- Network of Community Ministries/Richardson
- North Dallas Shared Ministries
- North Texas Food Bank
- Social Security Online
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- The Salvation Army
- Utility Bill Help & Other Assistance
- White Rock Center of Hope
Grief & Loss
- Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB)
- COPE Foundation
- GriefShare.org
- GriefGuide.org: Guide to Grieving and Bereavement
- How to Cope with Grief and Loss (UTSW EAP resource)
- How to Support Someone Who Is Grieving (UTSW EAP resource)
- Journey of Hearts
- Kids Aid and GriefNet.org
- MISS Foundation: Loss of a Child
- National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children
- National Share - Pregnancy and Infant Loss
- Open to Hope Foundation
- Surviving Suicide Loss
- Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): Loss of a Military Loved One
- Twinless Twins Support Group
- The Compassionate Friends: Supporting Family After a Child Dies
- The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children and Families
- Victims Outreach: Helps families who have lost a loved one to murder
Healthy Living
- American Psychiatric Association: Healthy Minds Blog
- American Heart Association: Diet and Nutrition
- Greater Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life
- NIH: Health Check Tools
- Health Tips for the Family
- Family Doctor: Healthy Kids
- MayoClinic Healthy Lifestyle
- Tips for Keeping a Gratitude Journal
- Womenshealth.gov
Housing
- Dallas Housing Authority
- HUD
- Tarrant County Housing Partnership
- Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
- Texas Down Payment Assistance
- Texas Housing Assistance
- Veterans Housing Assistance Program
Humor
Mental Health Resources
- Coping with Mental Illness in the Family (UTSW EAP resource)
- Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services
- Mental Health Association of Greater Dallas
- Metrocare Services
- UTSW - Department of Psychiatry Clinical Research
Legal Resources
- Collin County Legal Resources
- Dallas Bar Association
- Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
- State of Texas Information
- Tarrant County Bar Association
- Texas Law Help
Parenting Resources
- Dallas Association for Parent Education
- DisneyFamily.com
- How to Encourage Your Child to Talk to You (UTSW EAP resource)
- How to Help Your Child Cope with Bullying (UTSW EAP resource)
- Love Our Children USA
- One Tough Job - An Online Resource for Real-Live Parents
- Parenting.com
- Parenting.org
- Parenting Teens Online
- Practical Ways for Single Parents to Cope with Stress (UTSW EAP resource)
Rape Crisis
- Dallas Police Department
- Ft. Worth Police Department
- How to Support a Survivor of Sexual Assault (UTSW EAP resource)
- Resource Guide to Sexual Assault Services
- Parkland Victim Intervention Program (VIP) / Rape Crisis Center
Self-Esteem
- How to Improve Your Self-Esteem (UTSW EAP resource)
- Kids Health: The Story on Self-Esteem
- MayoClinic Self-Esteem Check
Smoking Cessation
- ACS Guide for Quitting Smoking
- WebMD: Smoking Cessation Health Center
- CDC: How to Quit
- Nicotine Anonymous
- U.S. Surgeon General
Substance Abuse and Resources
- Al-Anon Family Groups
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)
- Treatment Centers in Texas
Suicide Crisis Lines
- CONTACT Crisis Help Line
- AFSP: Coping with Suicide
- National Suicide Prevention LifeLine
- AAP: Preventing Teen Suicide
- CDC: Suicide Facts and Statistics
- Suicide Prevention Action Network
Stress
Trauma
- APA Trauma Resources
- American Red Cross: How to Prepare for Emergencies
- APA: Managing Traumatic Stress
- National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Workplace Stress
- How to Cope with Bullying at Work (UTSW EAP resource)
- How to Keep a Positive Attitude at Work (UTSW EAP resource)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- WebMD Stress Management Health Center
- Workplace Bullying Institute
Call us at 214-648-5330 or 800-386-9156 for further information. Or, you may contact us by email at eap@utsouthwestern.edu.